Seasonal Grounds & Facilities / Magical Christmas Journey Character

About the Role

Verde Canyon Railroad is seeking energetic, dependable, and flexible team members for a seasonal position that begins with holiday setup and transitions into a Magical Christmas Journey actor or character role.

Phase 1: Grounds & Facilities / Holiday Setup (October 1 to November 23)

During this phase, you will assist the Grounds & Facilities team with decorating and preparing the railroad, trains, and surrounding areas for the Magical Christmas Journey.

• Installing and arranging Christmas decorations, lights, displays, and holiday décor.
• Assisting with decorating and preparing train cars and guest areas.
• Setting up and maintaining outdoor holiday displays.
• Using ladders safely while decorating and completing assigned tasks.
• Moving, carrying, organizing, and storing decorations and supplies.
• Helping keep grounds and facilities clean, safe, and guest-ready.
• Completing multiple different tasks throughout the workday as needed.
• Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Assisting other departments with holiday preparations when needed.

Phase 2: Magical Christmas Journey Actor / Character (Approximately November 27 to December 24)

Once holiday setup is complete, the position transitions into becoming part of the Magical Christmas Journey entertainment team. You may portray or assist with characters such as:

• Christmas Elves
• Santa Claus
• Animal Mascots
• Other Magical Christmas Journey characters and entertainment roles

This role involves creating a fun, welcoming, and memorable Christmas experience for guests, requiring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to interact with children, families, and guests.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be comfortable standing and working for long periods of time.
• Be able to safely stand and work on a ladder.
• Be willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including cold, wind, rain, and changing temperatures.
• Be comfortable performing physical and active work throughout the shift.
• Be flexible and willing to perform multiple different tasks during the same workday.
• Be dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Be comfortable interacting with guests and portraying a holiday character.
• Be willing to wear costumes and/or mascot attire when assigned.
• Be available to work the seasonal schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Schedule

Seasonal position from October 1 to December 24, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.